Public Record
Cedars Healthcare Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 130
- Avg. residents per day
- 111.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 71
- Inspections on file
- 11
- Last inspection
- 2025-07-16
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Citations
71 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0541Generalpotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0699Generalpotential for harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0561Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0744Generalpotential for harm
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0680Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0553Generalpotential for harm
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0009Generalpotential for harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0584Generalno actual harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0574Generalno actual harm
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
- 0553Generalpotential for harm
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0550Seriousactual harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0930Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
- 0024Generalpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0745Generalpotential for harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Cedars Healthcare Center?
- Cedars Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lakewood, CO, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 065202.
- What is the CMS rating for Cedars Healthcare Center?
- Cedars Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Cedars Healthcare Center have?
- Cedars Healthcare Center is certified for 130 beds. It serves an average of 111.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Cedars Healthcare Center have?
- Cedars Healthcare Center has 71 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Cedars Healthcare Center last inspected?
- Cedars Healthcare Center was last inspected on July 16, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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